From science fiction to actual science, here's a Lego replica of the International Space Station, along with a space shuttle and astronauts, at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., on December 29, 2004.

From science fiction to actual science, here's a Lego replica of the International Space Station, along with a space shuttle and astronauts, at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., on December 29, 2004.

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This model of Lightning McQueen, from the "Cars" movies, was 12.5 feet long, weighed 6,000 pounds and was made from 325,000 Lego bricks. It was on display at the Toy Fair 2011 on February 15, 2011 at the Javits Center in New York. less

This model of Lightning McQueen, from the "Cars" movies, was 12.5 feet long, weighed 6,000 pounds and was made from 325,000 Lego bricks. It was on display at the Toy Fair 2011 on February 15, 2011 at the Javits ... more

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Here's a Lego model of a real car, a Ford Explorer, shown on the assembly line before a reveal at Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant September 26, 2011.

Here's a Lego model of a real car, a Ford Explorer, shown on the assembly line before a reveal at Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant September 26, 2011.

Ferrari drivers Felipe Massa of Brazil (left) and Fernando Alonso of Spain (right) sit on a life-size Ferrari Formula One car built by Lego on Melbourne, Australia, on March 14, before the Formula One Australian Grand Prix. less

Ferrari drivers Felipe Massa of Brazil (left) and Fernando Alonso of Spain (right) sit on a life-size Ferrari Formula One car built by Lego on Melbourne, Australia, on March 14, before the Formula One ... more

A Lego version of Cowboys Stadium is displayed February 2, 2011 in Dallas, Texas, before the Super Bowl in the real version between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A Lego version of Cowboys Stadium is displayed February 2, 2011 in Dallas, Texas, before the Super Bowl in the real version between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Musician Jessica Simpson is photographed in front of an oversize replica of the Super Bowl trophy at the Family Huddle Super Bowl event held in Legoland January 23, 2003 in Carlsbad, Calif.

Musician Jessica Simpson is photographed in front of an oversize replica of the Super Bowl trophy at the Family Huddle Super Bowl event held in Legoland January 23, 2003 in Carlsbad, Calif.

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Speaking of celebrities, here's Queen Elizabeth II, with Lego President Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, center, and the Duke of Edinburgh, inspecting miniature models depicting housing in Denmark at Legoland in Windsor on June 10, 2003. less

Speaking of celebrities, here's Queen Elizabeth II, with Lego President Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, center, and the Duke of Edinburgh, inspecting miniature models depicting housing in Denmark at Legoland in Windsor ... more

Maybe Donald Trump, if you ask him. Here, Trump ushers us into our architecture section at the debut of a Lego replica of the Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai on June 23, 2008 at Central Park in New York City. less

Maybe Donald Trump, if you ask him. Here, Trump ushers us into our architecture section at the debut of a Lego replica of the Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai on June 23, 2008 at Central Park in New York ... more

The New York City skyline is also replicated in Lego at Legoland, in Carlsbad, Calif.

The New York City skyline is also replicated in Lego at Legoland, in Carlsbad, Calif.

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Tourists visit the National Building Museum's exhibit "Lego Architecture: Towering Ambition" in Washington, D.C., on August 10, 2010.

Tourists visit the National Building Museum's exhibit "Lego Architecture: Towering Ambition" in Washington, D.C., on August 10, 2010.

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A 10-foot-tall depiction of the Chicago Spire, made from 17,450 Legos, is on display at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

A 10-foot-tall depiction of the Chicago Spire, made from 17,450 Legos, is on display at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

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School children check out a Lego model of the Petronas twin towers on September 14, 2012 at Malaysia's Legoland Park in Johor Bahru.

School children check out a Lego model of the Petronas twin towers on September 14, 2012 at Malaysia's Legoland Park in Johor Bahru.

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Zainal Ashikin Muhammad, chief executive of IDR Resorts, which built Asia's first Legoland, displays a photo of a famous Malaysian mosque in front of a Lego replica on February 22, 2011 in Johor Bahru.

Zainal Ashikin Muhammad, chief executive of IDR Resorts, which built Asia's first Legoland, displays a photo of a famous Malaysian mosque in front of a Lego replica on February 22, 2011 in Johor Bahru.

A Lego Statue of Liberty and Egyptian pyramid are displayed at a press preview of an exhibition in Tokyo on November 1, 2012.

A Lego Statue of Liberty and Egyptian pyramid are displayed at a press preview of an exhibition in Tokyo on November 1, 2012.

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Ben Fogle poses for a picture with a couple of Peruvians in traditional dress near a Lego model of Machu Pichu at Convent Garden on June 26, 2012 in London, England.

Ben Fogle poses for a picture with a couple of Peruvians in traditional dress near a Lego model of Machu Pichu at Convent Garden on June 26, 2012 in London, England.

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The world's tallest Lego tower is completed on September 9, 2012 in Prague, Czech Republic. It measured 106.6 feet, beating the previous record of 105.5 feet, set in Berlin.

The world's tallest Lego tower is completed on September 9, 2012 in Prague, Czech Republic. It measured 106.6 feet, beating the previous record of 105.5 feet, set in Berlin.

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Members of the public help to construct a large map of the world from Lego bricks on August 4, 2012 in London.

Members of the public help to construct a large map of the world from Lego bricks on August 4, 2012 in London.

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Of course, if you want to get anywhere in the Lego world, a good way to travel is on a Lego airplane. Here's a Lego version of Malaysia's KLIA airport at Malaysia's Legoland Park in Johor Bahru, shown on September 14, 2012. less

Of course, if you want to get anywhere in the Lego world, a good way to travel is on a Lego airplane. Here's a Lego version of Malaysia's KLIA airport at Malaysia's Legoland Park in Johor Bahru, shown on ... more

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School children look at a Lego cruise ship at Malaysia's Legoland Park in Johor Bahru on September 14, 2012.

School children look at a Lego cruise ship at Malaysia's Legoland Park in Johor Bahru on September 14, 2012.

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Ships, of course, are an old-school way to travel. Here, Ian Pemberton, 7, carries a Lego ocean liner at a Lego city erected at Selfridges department store in London on August 22, 1962.

Ships, of course, are an old-school way to travel. Here, Ian Pemberton, 7, carries a Lego ocean liner at a Lego city erected at Selfridges department store in London on August 22, 1962.

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Travel the Lego world and you'll find exotic creatures, such as this Lego lion, shown on March 20, 2007 at the Legoland Discovery Center in Berlin.

Travel the Lego world and you'll find exotic creatures, such as this Lego lion, shown on March 20, 2007 at the Legoland Discovery Center in Berlin.

One drawback to a Lego vacation is dealing with the Lego tourists, such as this fellow at Legoland in Guenzburg.

One drawback to a Lego vacation is dealing with the Lego tourists, such as this fellow at Legoland in Guenzburg.

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But the Lego babies are always well-behaved.

But the Lego babies are always well-behaved.

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Maybe you're into higher-brow culture. This Lego sculpture was part of the 'The Art of the Brick' exhibition, by New York-based brick artist Nathan Sawaya, shown on January 9 at the ArtScience Museum in Singapore. less

Maybe you're into higher-brow culture. This Lego sculpture was part of the 'The Art of the Brick' exhibition, by New York-based brick artist Nathan Sawaya, shown on January 9 at the ArtScience Museum in ... more